Rontrell Bailey recruiting update

Yancy Porter

09/12/2006

Rontrell Bailey (QB, Arkadelphia, AR) - Rontrell had an impressive
junior campaign as he threw for over 1, 500 yards and 16 TD's. His performances
were good enough to earn an invite to the Elite 11 camp in California.This
season, Bailey looks to take his game a step further.

"In our first
game, we played Ashdown and lost 26-20. Last week, we played Parkview (6A), and
we beat them 35-7. I was 7-9 in passing for the first half. We played pretty well.
I played in the 3rd quarter, but we were just melting down the clock. I had 94
yards rushing in that game. In our first game, I had 162 yards passing and 2 TD's.
I also had 90 yards rushing and 1 rushing TD."

What improvements ha
Bailey seen in his game?

"I can read defenses a lot better than last
year. That has helped us out a lot."

The 6' 2" 200 pound prospect
from L.M. Goza is getting some looks at various positions.

"Most of
them like me at QB, but Oklahoma State likes me at DB or WR, and Arkansas Pine
Bluff just offered me to play any skilled position."

Which colleges
have now offered Rontrell a scholarship?

"Ole Miss, Oklahoma State,
Texas A&M, and Arkansas Pine Bluff."

Any phone calls this month?

"I
talked to Pine Bluff last night. Arkansas State called, and I talked to Texas
A&M the other night."

OSU or Ole Miss have not called?

"They
have not called recently, but I have gotten some tickets to come to their games.
Ole Miss just had their first home game, and they sent me some tickets. OSU played
Arkansas State, but I did not get to talk to their coaches."

Which
colleges are now at the top of Rontrell's list?

"Pine Bluff wants
me to make up my mind right now, but I told them I was going to wait until after
my season was over. But they have been coming after me the hardest lately."

Will
Bailey be attending any college games in the near future?

"Ole Miss,
I am going to their next home game next Saturday. Me and Gary McClellan are riding
up there together. I plan on going to another Pine Bluff game. I have not been
to Oklahoma State, but I plan to go soon."